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Social Workers, All Other average salary by city in Missouri
- Kansas City$102,200
- St. Louis$87,060
- Springfield$70,610
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $102,200 | $104,400 | $95,180 | $75,840 | 93 |
| St. Louis | $87,060 | $93,100 | $64,620 | $66,052 | 95 |
| Springfield | $70,610 | $59,800 | $50,420 | $56,123 | 89 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Kansas City's local income tax (1%); the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Social Workers, All Other salary in other states
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 21-1029.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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